What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Meiningen?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Meiningen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Meiningen?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Meiningen is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Karlsruhe central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Meiningen via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf and Grimmenthal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Bern to Meiningen?

The distance between Bern and Meiningen is 677 km. The road distance is 530.6 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Meiningen without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Meiningen without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €140 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Meiningen?

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Bern to Meiningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Meiningen bus from?

Bern to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Meiningen train from?

Bern to Meiningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Meiningen?

The best way to get from Bern to Meiningen is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 42m.

Where does the Bern to Meiningen bus arrive?

Bern to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Bern to Meiningen train arrive?

Bern to Meiningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Meiningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Meiningen is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Bern to Meiningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Meiningen?

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Where can I stay near Meiningen?

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Bern to Meiningen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bern to Meiningen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Grimmenthaltrain Re7
9h 19m
€142–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
13h 42m
€49–81
Drive 530.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to Meiningencar 530.6 km
5h 33m
€95–137
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hauptbahnhoftrain 60
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
5. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
10h 15m
€364–485
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Stuttgartbus
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
5. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
10h 25m
€345–419

Bern to Meiningen by train

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9h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 677.3 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Meiningen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bern to Meiningen via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, and Grimmenthal in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Karlsruhe central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 13h 42m.

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